Montana Big Sky Rx Program

Program Description
The Montana Big Sky Rx Program, or BSRx for short, is a state pharmaceutical assistance program that helps seniors by providing financial assistance to cover the costs of their Medicare Part D premiums. Depending on the individual and the Medicare Part D plan in which they are enrolled, the assistance could pay as much as their entire monthly premium. This program is managed by the MT Department of Public Health and Human Services and is funded by a tax on tobacco products.

To be eligible for this program, seniors must meet the requirements below. Note that one’s assets, although requested on the application, are not an considered eligibility factor.

-Be a Montana resident
-Be enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan
-Cannot concurrently be enrolled in and receiving Medicaid benefits or have received Medicaid benefits for 12 months preceding their date of application.
-Meet the annual income limit. In 2013, individuals must have an income of less than $22,340 or $30,260 for a couple.

Big Sky Rx does not have application fees or enrollment charges. There are no costs associated with participation in the program. As a benefit, the program offers up to $36 / month to be put toward Medicare Part D premiums.

This program is open to residents statewide and there are no specific enrollment periods throughout the year. To learn more, visit the Big Sky Rx website or call their toll free number at 866-369-1233. One can also download a PDF Application for Big Sky Rx.

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The state of Illinois has two programs designed to provide financial assistance to the elderly to help them purchase their prescription drugs. Rx Basic is for individuals without Medicare insurance and the Rx Plus is designed for those on Medicare.

Rx Plus is known as a Medicare wraparound program which means the benefits wrap around those benefits provided by a Medicare Part D plan. When making a prescription purchase, Medicare Part D is the first payer and then this program contributes towards those costs the Part D plan does not cover.